Absolut Raspberri Vodka
Absolut Raspberri is a premium, naturally flavored vodka bursting with the fresh, sweet, and slightly tart taste of wild raspberries. Made with all-natural ingredients and no added sugar, it offers a versatile and refreshing spirit perfect for cocktails.
Absolut Raspberri is a delightful expression from the renowned Absolut Vodka brand, crafted with a dedication to quality and natural ingredients. This flavored vodka captures the vibrant essence of sun-ripened wild raspberries found in the Swedish hillsides. It's produced in Åhus, Sweden, using locally sourced winter wheat and pristine deep well water, ensuring exceptional clarity and smoothness. Through Absolut's continuous distillation method, pioneered by Lars Olsson Smith, the vodka is infinitely distilled to achieve a consistent, high level of quality. Absolut Raspberri is celebrated for its balance of sweet and tart notes, offering a pure and intense raspberry flavor that is both inviting and versatile. It contains no added sugars, relying solely on the natural fruit to impart its delicious character. This makes it an ideal base for a wide array of cocktails or a refreshing sip on its own.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Crystal clear.
Aroma: Pungent and inviting, reminiscent of raspberry jam with subtle vanilla nuances.
Taste: Creamy and intensely fruity, showcasing pure raspberry flavor that is naturally sweet with a hint of tartness. The clean, grainy vodka base shines through, providing a smooth mouthfeel. Notes of sweet mashed wild raspberries and a complex blend of sweet berries are present.
Food Pairings
Desserts: Pairs beautifully with raspberry-themed desserts like cheesecakes, tarts, berry crumbles, or chocolate raspberry mousse. It also complements fruit sorbets.
Cheese: Excellent with creamy cheeses such as brie or goat cheese, where its sweetness contrasts with the cheese's richness.
Savory Dishes: Can balance the heat of spicy dishes like Thai curries, Korean BBQ, or Mexican food. Also complements grilled chicken with a raspberry glaze or a summer berry salsa.
Serving Suggestions
Neat or On the Rocks: Enjoy chilled to appreciate its pure raspberry essence.
Simple Mixer: Perfect with cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, ginger beer, or soda water.
Interesting Facts
Absolut Raspberri was launched in 2004.
The name "Raspberri" is intentionally spelled with a double "r" to allude to its Swedish origin.
Wild raspberries are commonly found in the Swedish hillsides, inspiring this flavor.
Like all Absolut vodkas, Absolut Raspberri is made using the continuous distillation method, ensuring exceptional purity and consistency.
Absolut prides itself on its "One Source" philosophy, meaning every drop of water and every seed of wheat comes from one water source, one village (Åhus), and one community in Southern Sweden.